Creative Director (UXUI Leadership)

Position: Creative Director (UX/UI Leadership) – Contractor

Location: Remote but must be local to the

DC, Maryland, Delaware, or Virginia area

Assignment Type: 3 – 6 Months Contract (with option to extend or convert to FTE)

Work Hours: M-F (full-time 40 hours)

Target Pay Rate: $50 - $55 per hour

Benefits: This job is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) after 60 days

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship

About the Role: A leading digital agency is seeking a Creative Director to lead brand, UX/UI, and digital product design across software-driven client engagements. This role partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality digital experiences while advancing modern, AI-enabled creative workflows.

Top Requirements

• MUST Have a Portfolio - demonstrating leadership across digital products, applications, and brand experiences
• 5+ years in a Creative Director or senior creative leadership role
• Strong background in UX/UI and software or digital product design
• Experience working in Agile environments with Jira and Confluence

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams across design, UX, and digital product delivery
• Experience improving creative operations and production workflows
• Proficiency with Figma, Miro, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience integrating AI tools into creative or design workflows
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice to Have

• Agency or consulting experience
• Familiarity with tools like ChatGPT, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, or Runway
• Experience with accessibility standards and analytics-driven design
• Strong systems thinking and process improvement mindset

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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